Kucinich Wins Munchkinland Primary

[Bronco Bob]

Breaking news:

[Bronco Bob]

KUCINICH WINS MUNCHKINLAND PRIMARY (http://fallingpanda.blogspot.com/2008/01/kucinich-wins-munchkinland-primary.html)


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With 15% of precincts reporting, Falling Panda is ready to declare Congressman Dennis Kucinich the winner of the little noticed Democratic primary in Munchkinland.

Kucinich, who campaigned hard in the state as part of his "Munchkinland strategy", is hoping that the win gives him the momentum necessary to catapult him into contention for the Democratic nomination, now largely considered a two-way battle between Hillary Clinton and "Uncommitted" who had a surprisingly strong showing in Tuesday's Michigan Primary.

Kucinich is considered a "favorite son" of sorts in the area, having been born and raised in Munchkinland before moving to Ohio and beginning his political career.

His father was Munchkinland's Mayor for two terms during the late 30's. He was soundly defeated for a third term after, he called for the creation of a Munchkinland "Department of Peace" in response to several attacks from the Wicked Witch of The West.
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Kucinich won nearly 70% of the vote here with 25% going to Mike Gravel and the remaining voters writing in the name of the Munchkinland's popular coroner.
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Exit polls show that among voters who were "looking for a candidate who understands the problems of people like them" Kucinich won a whopping 99%.

Many pundits credit his campaign slogans:

"Things Are Looking Up With Kucinich"

and

"Dennis Kucinich. He Can't Reach That Either"


for appealing to Munchkin sensibilities. No word on how it will play in the rest of the country.

Kucinich also had strong support from unions, receiving endorsements from the Lollipop Guild, The Lullaby League and Lenny, the sole Munchkin representative of United Steel Workers Local #315.

By contrast, among voters whose top concern was security from flying monkeys and falling houses, Kucinich only received a 3% of the vote.

Gravel scored a big majority of security voters. This is largely thought to be due to his answer at the Munchkinland debate when he was asked how he would prevent future flying monkey attacks, to which Gravel simply replied, "Monkeys are delicious!" And then began laughing wildly.
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This answer was perplexing but most Munchkins found his response far more satisfying than that of Kucinich, who when asked the same question answered:

"Well, if flying monkeys are attacking Munchkinland, it's probably because of something you guys did. I'd just ignore it and hope it goes away."

Despite this, Kucinich sailed to an easy victory in this largely Democratic area where security falls just behind the issues of filling the potholes in the Yellow Brick Road and Oz Warming, on the list of voter concerns.

http://fallingpanda.blogspot.com/2008/01/kucinich-wins-munchkinland-primary.html

[Kaylore]

Ron Paul won for the Republicans. ROFL! :poke:

[mhgaffney]

What a coupla morons. You two ought to be ashamed of yourselves --

The problem is not Kucinich -- nor Ron Paul.

The problem is the corporate owned media -- which has excluded these two brave candidates -- the only ones (plus Gravel) who have talked truth to the American people --

I mean the painful horrible truths about the war, the economy, and the corrupt Bush administration --

The other candidates are bought and paid for -- hence palatable to the military industrial complex and their lackeys in the media

An antelligent person would have had to sleep through the last 6 months NOT to be aware of what has been happening in our country

Congratulations. You two clowns have just demonstrated what idiots you are.

[mhgaffney]

What kind of sad commentary is it upon our nation that an honest man has zero chance to be elected persident?

You two clowns apparently lack the cojones to face this -- the real issue --

[Kaylore]

What kind of sad commentary is it upon our nation that an honest man has zero chance to be elected persident?

You two clowns apparently lack the cojones to face this -- the real issue --

You take things way too seriously, MHgaffney. It was a joke - just like Kucinich.

[SoCalBronco]

The article is just a satire piece, Gaff...its funny. You're not a Vulcan, so appreciate humor, even when it pokes fun at people you like. Why are you so uptight about every little thing, dude?

[Kaylore]

The article is just a satire piece, Gaff...its funny. You're not a Vulcan, so appreciate humor, even when it pokes fun at people you like. Why are you so uptight about every little thing, dude?

People that are really into politics tend to be really pissed off a lot and have poor senses of humor (regardless of political point of view). They are indignant at anyone poking fun at someone they like. When someone they don't like gets made fun of, they react more with bitterness and anger than a good laugh about it (Yeah! f*** Bush!, et al). Spider is a notable exception, but the attitudes of the people heavily involved in politics is a big reason I changed majors three years ago and got a little less involved than I used to be. You can't let it consume you or you'll just get bitter and pissed off.

[yavoon]

The article is just a satire piece, Gaff...its funny. You're not a Vulcan, so appreciate humor, even when it pokes fun at people you like. Why are you so uptight about every little thing, dude?

cause the world is ****ing ending?

[SoCalBronco]

People that are really into politics tend to be really pissed off a lot and have poor senses of humor (regardless of political point of view). They are indignant at anyone poking fun at someone they like. When someone they don't like gets made fun of, they react more with bitterness and anger than a good laugh about it (Yeah! **** Bush!, et al). Spider is a notable exception, but the attitudes of the people heavily involved in politics is a big reason I changed majors three years ago and got a little less involved than I used to be. You can't let it consume you or you'll just get bitter and pissed off.

Very good points as usual, Khan.

[Rohirrim]

I'm still trying to figure out how this happened:
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Well, the Wizard gave the scarecrow a brain, the tin-man a heart, and the lion courage. Maybe when he got to Dennis the Menace and asked what he wanted, Dennis answered, "A babe!"

[Spider]

What a coupla morons. You two ought to be ashamed of yourselves --

The problem is not Kucinich -- nor Ron Paul.

The problem is the corporate owned media -- which has excluded these two brave candidates -- the only ones (plus Gravel) who have talked truth to the American people --

I mean the painful horrible truths about the war, the economy, and the corrupt Bush administration --

The other candidates are bought and paid for -- hence palatable to the military industrial complex and their lackeys in the media

An antelligent person would have had to sleep through the last 6 months NOT to be aware of what has been happening in our country

Congratulations. You two clowns have just demonstrated what idiots you are.you was picked on alot as a kid huh

[Bronco Bob]

you was picked on alot as a kid huh

I am baffled what Gaffney is ranting about. He ought to be happy that Kucinich finally won a primary.

[Kaylore]

I'm still trying to figure out how this happened:
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Well, the Wizard gave the scarecrow a brain, the tin-man a heart, and the lion courage. Maybe when he got to Dennis the Menace and asked what he wanted, Dennis answered, "A babe!"

Chicks dig the bow tie!

[baja]

What a coupla morons. You two ought to be ashamed of yourselves --

The problem is not Kucinich -- nor Ron Paul.

<b>The problem is the corporate owned media -- which has excluded these two brave candidates -- the only ones (plus Gravel) who have talked truth to the American people --

I mean the painful horrible truths about the war, the economy, and the corrupt Bush administration --</b>

The other candidates are bought and paid for -- hence palatable to the military industrial complex and their lackeys in the media

An antelligent person would have had to sleep through the last 6 months NOT to be aware of what has been happening in our country

Congratulations. You two clowns have just demonstrated what idiots you are.

Honestly mark I do not understand why you get so much grief here, you are 100% right about this and most of these guys know it.

BTW I think Kucinich would make a great president.

[SoCalBronco]

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In the words of the great Mike Lange:

"Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee shoots and scores."

[Kaylore]

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After all these years we now know what "V" looks like! :D

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[baja]

"Take me to your ladder I will see your leader later"

[baja]

After all these years we now know what "V" looks like! :D

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Ha ha good one!